The Licensed Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) prepares students for entry-level vocational
nursing positions in a variety of healthcare settings. LVNs provide hands-on care
under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, for the sick, injured, convalescent,
and disabled.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Vocational
Nursing Licensure examination (NCLEX-VN). Hands-on internship experience is part of
the training.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE and CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

A Certificate Program is designed for students who desire specific training to meet an immediate occupational
or personal goal, or for promotion or lateral transfer within their existing field
of employment. To qualify for a Certificate of Achievement or a Certificate of Specialization,
a student must:

1) complete all courses required for the Certificate with an overall grade point average
of 2.0,

2) earn at least 12 units in residency at Cuesta and

3) submit a Certificate Application to Admissions and Records.

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program admission requirements

The LVN Program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensing Exam for
Licensed Vocational Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Passing this exam is required to be employed
as a licensed vocational nurse and must be taken at applicants’ expense, upon completion
of all program requirements.

Students interested in applying to the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program are strongly
urged to consult with a counselor before they register for coursework in prerequisite
classes.

All persons who meet Cuesta College’s admission requirements, additional Pre-LVN Program
admission criteria, and submit a LVN Program application are eligible for admission
into the program.

Eligible applicants are admitted into the LVN program by random selection from a pool
of qualified applicants. Students are admitted once per year into the 12 month program
with minimal breaks. The LVN program is only offered on the North County Campus in
Paso Robles, CA.

Entrance requirements are subject to change. For most current information please refer
to the Nursing and Allied Health Division webpage at http://cuesta.edu.

2015 -2016 LVN Program Admission requirements include:

Biology 212* ( Human Biology, lab portion not required)

English 156* (College Reading and Writing)

Math 007* (Pre-Algebra)

High School Diploma or GED

Current Healthcare Provider or CPR certification

Current California CNA certificate (must be submitted by the application due date)

Pre-program requirements must be complete at the time of application.

Prerequisite courses or equivalent courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
better.

College courses must be taken to satisfy all of the prerequisite course requirements.

Math and English Assessment test scores will NOT be accepted in place of coursework.

*Higher level courses may be used in lieu of the listed prerequisite courses. For
example: BIO 205 (Anatomy) or BIO 206 (Human Physiology), ENG 201A (English Composition),
and/or Math at a level higher than Pre-Algebra, such as Algebra, Pre-Calculus and
above.

Additionally, admitted students are required to complete a background check, drug
screen, physical exam, and provide proof of immunity.